Whitchurch 45 vs Shrewsbury 12
This was the first time Whitchurch have played Shrewsbury in a competitive fixture since the Shropshire cup days in the 90’s so good to welcome the Shropshire rivals to Edgeley Park.
Aston Old Edwardians 3 vs Whitchurch 34
Whitchurch travelled to Birmingham last Saturday on a wet Saturday afternoon hoping to keep the winning run going…
Whitchurch 2’s 20 v Bloxwich 13
This was the toughest opposition the second team have faced this season and for those that went to watch was a thriller even though low scoring.
Whitchurch 82 vs Spartans 7
After a 2 week break Whitchurch were playing Spartans one place below them in the league and a must win game to keep the promotion challenge on target.
Whitchurch Lions 53 vs Crewe and Nantwich 2nds 7
This was the first time Whitchurch has put 3 teams out for a good number of years
Whitchurch 22pts - Newport 21pts
This was a closely fought match that wasn’t really what it appears. The visitors brought a much heavier pack but Whitchurch had all the craft and speed to overcome this.
Whitchurch 46 pts - Veyseyans 22 pts
There was a huge amount of expectation at Whitchurch Rugby Club on this opening day of the league season and it did not disappoint!
Whitchurch 20 vs Winnington Park 27
Whitchurch had a strong squad out for todays game which the winners would be in the semi final of the Papa Johns Regional 2 Plate. Whitchurch started strong and against the wind in the first half…
Crewe and Nantwich 17 vs Whitchurch 37
Whitchurch were thankful for a short away trip to Crewe and Nantwich for the Papa Johns cup tie following some of the long trips they’ve had this season. Crewe and Nantwich had also had a tough season and will probably be coming to Whitchurch next season.
Edwardians 29 v Whitchurch 33
This was always going to be a tough game for the Whitchurch side already relegated at the foot of the table against a high-flying Edwardians team in 3rd. place. The reds took the decision to introduce 3 more debutants from the successful Colts side to transition them into senior rugby.
Cheltenham Tigers vs Whitchurch 29
This was always going to be a tough game for the Whitchurch team after travelling 100 miles and playing on a new 4G pitch with a couple of new debutants due to player availability.
Whitchurch 24 vs Moseley Oak 32
This was always going to be a tough game against second placed Birmingham side Moseley oak in the league. It was however the home side that took the lead with a try from centre Henry Hockenhull in the first minute of play.
Whitchurch 22 vs Halesowen 15
This was a game that showed all the fighting spirit and newly acquired confidence of the North Shropshire club. The red men started strongly and it was no surprise when they were able to show their power with a catch and drive line out to score with Jimmy Hockenhull getting the final touch down.
Whitchurch 41 vs Malvern 12
It was the home side that got started putting the early pressure against Malvern on a cold afternoon at Edgeley Park. This was finally rewarded with a penalty try after 5 consecutive penalties…
Whitchurch 10 vs Newent 39
Newent arrived at Edgeley Park as clear league leaders with a 100 per cent record and it was hard not to see why in this hard fought, but never close, battle. The slick hands of their speedy backs created a try within eight minutes to put them ahead but the Shropshire men fought back and forced a penalty a few minutes later.
Whitchurch 24 vs Cheltenham 26
Whitchurch welcomed Cheltenham for their first ever fixture against the club and it was the visitors who took early control with a converted try in the first 5 minutes. The home team then started to apply pressure and were awarded a penalty in front of the posts 5 minutes later…
Old Halesonians 20 vs Whitchurch 13
Another tough away game for the Whitchurch team who seem to be getting better and better by the game. The pitch was in good condition considering the amount of rain we have had, and a nice sunny afternoon saw Whitchurch take the early lead.
Whitchurch 17 vs Ledbury
Whitchurch began this game hoping to continue their visible improvement under coach Andy Powell. The visitors started brightly but it was the red shirts that scored first when the returning Ben Vailings made a great break and released Jake Dodwell to score th opening try.
Malvern 43 Whitchurch 29
Another long journey for the Whitchurch team down to Malvern. This week the Shropshire side saw 4 young debutants for the 1st team, Harrison Vernon, Leo Whittaker, Andy Davies, and Matt Slark adding to Max Clarke and Tom Emmerson in their second competitive first team game.